Reverse Engineering Service
Obsolete, Worn, or Broken — We Recreate Any Mold or Die Component
When You Need a Part That No Longer Exists
Mold and die components wear out, break, or become obsolete. Original drawings are lost. Suppliers discontinue parts. The OEM is out of business. Production is stopped, and you need a replacement — fast.
Tooling Components provides reverse engineering services for mold and die components. Send us a sample — even a broken or worn one — and we will measure, CAD-model, and manufacture a precision replacement. No original drawings required.
With 38+ years of mold and die component expertise, we understand the critical dimensions, tolerances, and material requirements that make a component work correctly in your tooling.
Our Reverse Engineering Process
Send Sample
Ship us your part — new, worn, or broken. Include any available drawings or specs.
Measure & Scan
Precision measurement with calipers, micrometers, and CMM. 3D scanning for complex geometries.
CAD Recreate
We create a complete CAD model with correct tolerances and material specifications.
Review
We send drawings for your approval before manufacturing begins.
Manufacture
Precision machining, heat treatment, and grinding to exact specifications.
Deliver
Quality-checked replacement shipped to your facility, ready to install.
When You Need Reverse Engineering
- Obsolete components: The original manufacturer no longer exists or has discontinued the part
- Lost drawings: The original CAD files or blueprints are lost, damaged, or never existed
- Worn or broken parts: You have the physical part but it is damaged and needs to be replaced
- Design improvements: You want to improve on the original design — better material, tighter tolerance, or modified geometry
- Legacy tooling: Older molds and dies that use non-standard or proprietary components
- Emergency replacements: Production is down and you need a replacement fast — send us the broken part
Our Capabilities
| Capability | Details |
|---|---|
| Measurement | Precision calipers, micrometers, optical comparators, CMM |
| 3D Scanning | Laser scanning for complex and freeform geometries |
| CAD Modeling | Complete 2D drawings and 3D models with GD&T |
| Materials | H13, D2, A2, O1, M2, S7, Stainless 420, Bronze, and more |
| Tolerances | Down to +/-0.005mm (0.0002") on critical dimensions |
| Heat Treatment | Through-hardening, nitriding, carburizing, and tempering |
| Surface Finish | Ground to Ra 0.4 microns or better on functional surfaces |
| Part Types | Pins, bushings, inserts, cores, cavities, custom components |
What We Can Reverse Engineer
Mold Components
Ejector pins, core pins, sprue bushings, sleeves, inserts
Die Components
Punches, die buttons, retainers, wear plates, guide pins
Custom Inserts
Cavity inserts, core inserts, form inserts, specialty tooling
Obsolete Parts
Discontinued components from any manufacturer, any vintage
38+ Years of Mold & Die Expertise
Same-Day Response
Send us your sample and get a quote the same day.
Veteran-Owned
West Point graduate, Special Forces veteran leadership.
Custom & Standard
From special drawings to full reverse engineering.
Call us at 814-438-7657 or schedule a meeting below.